词条 | Battle of Buceo |
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The Battle of Buceo was a decisive naval battle which took place on 14–17 May 1814, during the Argentine War of Independence between an Argentine fleet under William Brown and a Spanish fleet under Admiral Sienna off the coast of Montevideo, in today's Uruguay. OutcomeFive Spanish ships were burned and two were captured on 17 May. The other surrendered later and 500 prisoners were taken. Argentine forces lost four men killed in action and one ship. William Brown was given the rank of admiral because of this victory. Ships involvedArgentina (William Brown)Hercules 32 (flag)Zephyr 18 (King) Nancy 10 (Leech) Julietta 7 (McDougald) Belfast 18 (Oliver Russell) Agreeable 16 (Lemare) Trinidad 12 (Wack) Spain (Sienna)Hyena 18 (flag)Mercurio 32 Neptuno 28 - Captured by Belfast 16 May Mercedes 20 Palomo 18 - Captured 16 May San Jose 16 - Captured 16 May Cisne 12 6 schooners See also
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5 : Conflicts in 1814|1814 in Uruguay|Buceo|Naval battles of the Argentine War of Independence|May 1814 events |
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